check oil LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2020 User Guide

Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace the cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 325).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance.
Changing or checking the PTU lubricant is
not necessary unless the unit has been
submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service.
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Auto Hold........................................................216
Using Auto Hold..................................................217
Autolamps.........................................................98 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........98
Automatic Climate Control..........................148 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........148
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents..................................................................148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................148
Setting the Temperature....................................148
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................148
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................149
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........150
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................149
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................149
Automatic High Beam Control...................103
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators......................................................104
Automatic Transmission...............................197 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning...........................................................202
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................201 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................202
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................197
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............199
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission................................197
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................333
Autowipers.......................................................95 Autowipers Settings.............................................95
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................176
AC Power Point....................................................176
DC Power Point....................................................176
Locations................................................................176
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................203
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................334
Blind Spot Information System.................257 Switching the System Off and On..................258
System Errors......................................................258
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................257
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............257 Body Styling Kits............................................351
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............318
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check........................................333 Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................334
Brakes..............................................................212 General Information............................................212
Breaking-In......................................................281
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................424
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................154
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L........391 Air Conditioning System....................................
391
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................395
Automatic Transmission...................................392
Engine Coolant...................................................393
Engine Oil.............................................................394
Fuel Tank..............................................................397
Grease...................................................................397
Hydraulic Brake System...................................398
Locks.....................................................................398
Power Transfer Unit...........................................399
Rear Axle..............................................................400
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Washer Reservoir................................................401
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......402 Air Conditioning System...................................402
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................406
Automatic Transmission....................................403
Engine Coolant...................................................404
Engine Oil.............................................................405
Fuel Tank..............................................................408
Grease...................................................................408
Hydraulic Brake System...................................409
Locks.....................................................................409
Power Transfer Unit............................................410
Rear Axle................................................................411
Washer Reservoir................................................412
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.........413 Air Conditioning System....................................413
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates.............................................................417
Automatic Transmission.....................................414
Engine Coolant....................................................415
Engine Oil..............................................................416
Fuel Tank...............................................................419
Grease....................................................................419
Hydraulic Brake System...................................420
Locks.....................................................................420
Power Transfer Unit............................................421
Rear Axle..............................................................422 Washer Reservoir...............................................423
Capacities and Specifications....................381
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................342
Catalytic Converter
.......................................194
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................195
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................196
Center Console..............................................178
Changing a Bulb...........................................340 Front Direction Indicator...................................340
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........340
LED Lamps...........................................................340
Changing a Fuse...........................................315 Fuses......................................................................315
Changing a Road Wheel.............................372 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................373
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377
Tire Change Procedure.....................................374
Changing the 12V Battery..........................334 Battery Management System..........................336
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................336
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/ 3.0L................................................................327
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......326
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password.....................................................432 Changing the Wiper Blades......................339
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......
339
Checking MyKey System Status.................69 MyKey Distance....................................................69
Number of Admin Keys.......................................70
Number of MyKeys...............................................70
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................339
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................46
Child Restraint Positioning...........................35
Child Safety
.......................................................21
General Information..............................................21
Child Safety Locks
..........................................37
Child Seats.......................................................23
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................347
Cleaning Products.........................................341 Materials................................................................341
Cleaning the Engine
....................................344
Cleaning the Exterior...................................342
Cleaning the Headlamps..................................342
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................343
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................343
Stripes or Graphics.............................................343
Underbody...........................................................343
Under Hood.........................................................343
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
...........................347
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Data Recording................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data.......................................................................12
Event Data................................................................11
Service Data............................................................10
Services That Third Parties Provide..................12
Services That We Provide...................................12
Vehicles With a Modem.......................................13
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.......14
Vehicles With SYNC..............................................13
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................99
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................99
Declaration of Conformity
..........................578
Radio Frequency Statement............................578
Digital Radio...................................................437 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................438
Direction Indicators......................................100 Indicating a Lane Change..................................101
Doors and Locks.............................................72
Drive Control
.................................................268
Lincoln Drive Control........................................268 Driver Alert
.....................................................250
Using Driver Alert................................................251
Driver and Passenger Airbags
....................50
Children and Airbags............................................51
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment..........................................................51
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........55
Driving Aids...................................................250
Driving Hints
...................................................281
Driving Through Water................................281
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.......99
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................99
E
Economical Driving.......................................281
Electric Parking Brake..................................213 Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............213
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake..................................................................214
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..................................................................214
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge...............................................................215 Electromagnetic Compatibility
..................542
Emergency Call Limitations.........................60
Emergency Call Requirements
...................59
Emergency Door Release.............................79
Emission Law..................................................193
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.............194
Tampering With a Noise Control System...............................................................193
End User License Agreement...................547 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................547
Engine Block Heater....................................184 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................185
Engine Coolant Check................................328 Adding Coolant...................................................329
Coolant Change...................................................331
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................332
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................331
Recycled Coolant...............................................330
Severe Climates.................................................330
Engine Emission Control.............................193
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................87
Engine Oil Check
..........................................324
Adding Engine Oil..............................................325
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L..................324
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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................324
Engine Specifications - 2.7L.......................381
Drivebelt Routing.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.0L
......................382
Drivebelt Routing................................................383
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................384 Drivebelt Routing................................................384
Entertainment................................................458 AM/FM Radio.......................................................459
Apps.......................................................................470
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................468
CD (If equipped)..................................................467
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............463
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........460
Sources.................................................................458
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................470
USB Ports..............................................................470
Environment......................................................18
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................213
Essential Towing Checks............................278 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................279
Hitches..................................................................278
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................279
Safety Chains.......................................................278
Trailer Brakes.......................................................278 Trailer Lamps.......................................................278
When Towing a Trailer.......................................279
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................17
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................106
360-Degree Camera..........................................108
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................108
Auto-Folding Mirrors...........................................107
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................107
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................108
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................108
Memory Mirrors...................................................108
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................106
Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................108
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt........................................41
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................372
Floor Mats......................................................282
Front Parking Aid
..........................................223
Object Distance Indicator................................225 Front Passenger Sensing System..............52
Fuel and Refueling
........................................186
Fuel Consumption.........................................192 Advertised Capacity...........................................192
Fuel Economy......................................................192
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................187
Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L....................................339
Fuel Filter - 3.0L............................................339
Fuel Quality
.....................................................187
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................187
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................285
Fuses...............................................................300
Fuse Specification Chart............................300 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............310
Power Distribution Box.....................................300
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................172
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
172
Gauges...............................................................111 Audio Status Bar...................................................112
Fuel Gauge............................................................112
Left/Right Information Group.............................112
Time and Temperature Status Bar...................112
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................197
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Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................72
Emergency Locking..............................................75
Illuminated Entry....................................................77
Illuminated Exit.......................................................77
Locking and Unlocking the Doors from
Inside...................................................................75
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............78
Remote Control......................................................74
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys......................................................................76
Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key Blade....................................................................76
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................372
M
Maintenance...................................................318 General Information............................................318
Memory Function..........................................165
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................166
Linking a Preset Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob .......166
Saving a Preset Position....................................165
Message Center See: Information Displays...................................117
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................105 Mobile Communications Equipment..........16
Moonroof..........................................................110
Bounce-Back.........................................................110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............110
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L.................................385
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L................................386
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
.................................387
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................70
MyKey™..............................................................67 Principle of Operation..........................................67
N
Navigation......................................................475 Changing the Format of the Map...................479
cityseeker..............................................................481
Michelin Travel Guide........................................482
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates.......482
Route Guidance..................................................479
Setting a Destination..........................................477
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................482
Zoom......................................................................479
Network Connectivity
..................................428
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................428
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................429 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............515
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................515
Normal Maintenance Intervals.........................516
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................325
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................324
Opening and Closing the Hood................318 Closing the Hood................................................319
Opening the Hood..............................................318
Opening the Doors
.........................................78
Front Doors.............................................................78
Rear Doors..............................................................79
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................297
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............297
Overhead Console
........................................178
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................104
P
Parking Aids....................................................221 Principle of Operation........................................221
Passive Anti-Theft System............................87 SecuriLock®............................................................87
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Vehicle Care...................................................341
General Information............................................341
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................389
Vehicle Identification Number..................389
Vehicle Identification...................................427
Vehicle Storage............................................349
Body.......................................................................349
Brakes...................................................................350
Cooling system...................................................350
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery...............350
Engine...................................................................349
Fuel system..........................................................350
General..................................................................349
Miscellaneous.....................................................350
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................
350
Tires.......................................................................350
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................148
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............
389
Voice Control
....................................................91
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...................112 Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................112 Adaptive Steering.................................................113
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................113
Autohold Active....................................................113
Autohold Unavailable..........................................113
Automatic Headlamp High Beam....................113
Battery.....................................................................113
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................113
Brake System Warning Lamp............................114
Cruise Control.......................................................114
Direction Indicator................................................114
Door Ajar.................................................................114
Electric Park Brake...............................................114
Engine Coolant Temperature............................114
Engine Oil...............................................................115
Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................115
Front Airbag...........................................................115
High Beam.............................................................115
Hood Ajar...............................................................115
Low Beam Warning Lamp..................................115
Low Fuel Level......................................................115
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................115
Low Washer Fluid.................................................115
Parking Lamps.......................................................115
Powertrain Fault....................................................115
Service Engine Soon...........................................116
Stability Control.....................................................116
Stability Control Off..............................................116
Trunk Ajar...............................................................116
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................338
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................342
See: Wipers and Washers...................................94
Waxing.............................................................343
Welcome Lighting
..........................................101
What Is 911 Assist............................................59
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................103
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................372
Wheels and Tires.........................................352 General Information...........................................352
Technical Specifications...................................379
Wi-Fi Hotspot
.................................................432
Windows and Mirrors...................................105
Windshield Washers......................................96
Front Camera Washer.........................................96
Windshield Wipers..........................................94 Intermittent Wipe..................................................94
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................94
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................339
Wipers and Washers......................................94
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